Ricerc@Sapienza

In this work, the validation and the practical implementation of a methodology exploiting a time domain reflectometry (TDR)-system for monitoring rising damp in building structures are described in detail. The proposed system employs wire-like, passive, diffused sensing elements (SEs) that are embedded, at the time of construction or renovation, inside the walls of the building to be monitored. The SEs remain

In this paper, we present an integrated approach, for assessing the condition of an ancient Roman building, affected by rising damp and cracking phenomena. The combination of high-resolution geophysical methods, such as seismic and electrical tomography, with biological information, allowed a more detailed evaluation of the state of conservation of the masonry building. A preliminary three-dimensional electrical survey was conducted to detect the existing building foundations and to determine the variation of the resistivity in the ground.